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Brochures on Drugs
Anabolic Steroids (DrugFacts) Provides basic information about anabolic-androgenic
steroids, such as how it is abused, its effects of the brain and mental health, its addictive
potential, treatment, and the extent of abuse among youth. En Español
Club Drugs (GHB, Ketamine, and Rohypnol) (DrugFacts) Offers basic facts about
club drugs (GHB, ketamine, and rohypnol), including how they affect the brain and other parts of
the body, treatment options, and how widespread the use is of these drugs. En Español
Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (DrugFacts) Provides an overview of the
effects of cigarette and other tobacco products, including their effect on their brain, other health
effects, approaches to smoking or nicotine cessation, and overall use among youth. En Español
Cocaine (DrugFacts) Provides basic facts about cocaine, including how it affects the
brain, other health consequences of its use, treatment options, and statistics on cocaine abuse
among youth.
En Español
Drugged Driving (DrugFacts) Provides basic facts about drugged driving, including
statistics, trends, and teen prevalence, and explains why drugged driving is hazardous,
particularly as it relates to marijuana. En Español
Heroin (DrugFacts) Offers basic facts about heroin, including how it is abused, its
affect on the brain, other health effects, treatment options, and reported use by youth. En Español
High School and Youth Trends (DrugFacts) Describes trends in high school and
youth drug abuse and addiction, with an emphasis on marijuana, cigarettes, prescription drugs,
alcohol and ecstasy. En Español
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HIV/AIDS and Drug Abuse: Intertwined Epidemics (DrugFacts) Describes how
people who engage in drug use or high-risk behaviors associated with drug use also put
themselves at risk for contracting or transmitting HIV/AIDS or other infectious diseases. En Español
Inhalants (DrugFacts) Provides an overview of inhalants, such as types of products
commonly inhaled, how they affect the brain, other adverse effects on health, and the scope of
use of inhalants in the U.S. En Español
K2 (PDF- English)
K2 (PDF- Spanish)
Khat (DrugFacts) Provides an overview of the stimulant drug khat including the health
and behavioral effects of khat abuse and the extent of use of the drug worldwide. En Español
Marijuana (DrugFacts) Offers facts about marijuana, including how it is used, its
effects on the brain and overall health, treatment options, and the potential of marijuana as a
therapy for various health problems. En Español
MDMA (Ecstasy) (DrugFacts) Provides basic facts about MDMA, also called ecstasy,
including how it affects the brain, other health effects, and treatment options. En Español
Medicine Abuse (PDF- English)
Medicine Abuse (PDF- Spanish)
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Methamphetamine (DrugFacts) Provides facts about the stimulant drug
methamphetamine, including how it affects the brain, other adverse health effects, possible
treatment options, and trends and data on its use among youth. En Español
Nationwide Trends (DrugFacts) Examines nationwide trends in drug abuse and
addiction among youth, describing lifetime, past year and past month use for alcohol, tobacco,
illicit drugs, and prescription drugs.
En Español
Parents 360 Synthetic Drugs: Bath Salts, K2/Spice: A guide for parents and other
influencers (PDF- English)
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications (DrugFacts) Provides an overview
of commonly abused prescription drugs—opioids, central nervous system depressants, and
stimulants—and explains how they affect the brain, treatments available, and reported use. En Español
Salvia (DrugFacts) Offers an overview of saliva, an herb common to southern Mexico,
Central, and South America. Discusses potential health and behavioral effects resulting from its
abuse and the extent of use among youth. En Español
Spice (Synthetic Marijuana) (DrugFacts) Provides information about spice, a family
of herbal mixtures that produce effects similar to that of marijuana, including how it is used,
potential health effects, and public health concerns. En Español
Synthetic Cathinones (“Bath Salts”) (DrugFacts) The term “bath salts” refers to an
emerging family of drugs containing one or more synthetic chemicals related to cathinone, an
amphetamine-like stimulant found naturally in the Khat plant.
Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction (DrugFacts) Provides an overview of
drug abuse and addiction, including what happens in the brain during drug abuse, why some
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people become addicted and others don’t, and the importance of prevention. En Español
Caffeine content of common beverages
Eye on Prevention Pregnancy – Alcohol
Teenagers Who Drink Alcohol May Damage Their Brains
The Risks of Cigar Smoking
Tobacco ‘Mints’ Tied to Poisoning in Kids
Websites: Parenting & Prevention
Inhalants
Marijuana Facts
Synthetic Marijuana
Meth Facts
“Michigan Bans Alcoholic Energy Drinks”
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E-Cigarettes
NIDA Report –Marijuana Use
No-Smoke Electronic Cigarettes Draw Criticism
Doctors Warn of Dangers in Kids 'Smoking' Candies
Teen Smoking an 'Epidemic' New Report Finds
Research Report Series: Marijuana Abuse
Information & tips for parents to help keep kids drug free:
10 Ways to help teens stay smoke-free
Teenager who Drink Alcohol May Damage Their Brains
Inhalants
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Marijuana: Facts for Teens
Synthetic Marijuana
Teen Girls Becoming More Open to Drugs 2010
Tobacco ‘Mints’ Tied to Poisoning in Kids
Websites: Parenting & Prevention
Parental Involvement Can Prevent Binge Drinking
Know the Facts about Underage Drinking
Recent Studies Show Importance of Prevention Education
Parents, Teachers Can Prevent Abuse of Inhalants
10 Things to Know About Secondhand Smoke
Teenage Gang Activity Rises While Pot, Alcohol Use Drops
E-Cigarettes
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What to do - kids & drunk drivers “Michigan Bans Alcoholic Energy Drinks” NIDA
Report –Marijuana Use
No-Smoke Electronic Cigarettes Draw Criticism
Doctors Warn of Dangers in Kids 'Smoking' Candies
Marijuana use rising in U.S.
Teen Smoking an 'Epidemic', New Report Finds
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